MUCOCELE OF GALL BLADDER Mucocele of the Gall bladder It is one of the complications of Gall stones. Caused due to obstruction of the stone at the neck of the bladder. In course of time the bile is absorbed and replaced by the mucus secreted by the Gall bladder epithelium. Due to this the Gall […]
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Mucocele of Gall Bladder Q. 1 The treatment of choice for a mucocele of gall bladder is – A Aspiration of mucous B Cholecystectomy C Cholecystostomy D Antibiotics and observation Q. 1 The treatment of choice for a mucocele of gall bladder is – A Aspiration of mucous B Cholecystectomy C Cholecystostomy D Antibiotics and
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LYMPHANGIOSARCOMA ANGIOSARCOMA (LYMPHANGIOSARCOMA) Lymphangiosarcoma arises from lymph vessel endothelium. They are high grade and aggressive tumours. It usually occurs after radical lymph node dissection (Stewart – Treves syndrome) It may develop as a complication of a long standing lymphodema. CLINICAL FEATURES- Most of them occur in head and neck, breast, liver. Acute worsening of
Lymphangiosarcoma Q. 1 Lymphangiosarcoma occurs in? A Lymphangiomas B Lymphomas C Lymphedema D Serous cavity tumors Q. 1 Lymphangiosarcoma occurs in? A Lymphangiomas B Lymphomas C Lymphedema D Serous cavity tumors Ans. C Explanation: Lymphedema REF: Sabiston 18th ed chapter 69 “Lymphangiosarcoma is a rare tumor that develops as a complication of long-standing (usually more than
MONDOR DISEASE MONDOR’S DISEASE Mondor disease is a spontaneous thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall. Also called as String phlebitis due to tender, cord like structure. ETIOLOGY- Unknown CLINICAL FEATURES- Presented as a thrombosed subcutaneous cord (3cm) attached to skin. On raising arm, shallow subcutaneous grooves appear alongside cord
Mondor Disease Q. 1 Mondor’s disease of breast is a variant of: A Mycotic infection B Malignancy C Thrombophlebitis D Lymphadenitis Q. 1 Mondor’s disease of breast is a variant of: A Mycotic infection B Malignancy C Thrombophlebitis D Lymphadenitis Ans. C Explanation: Mondor’s disease is a variant of thrombophlebitis that involves the superficial veins
